All your instructional guides for racing.


Advanced speed tips - Tack to Tack Trim

Dave Flynn of Quantum Sails explains why sail trim needs to be different from tack to tack.

Downwind speed tips

Dave Flynn of Quantum Sails explains how downwind angle changes as pressure increases.

Gybing asymmetricals

Relaxed gybe (post-race) on Living Doll; timing the boat's turn is linked to the movement of the asymmetrical's clew.

Sheet technique and timing the turn are essential elements of a-sail gybing, by Tony Bull.

A Neate bit of work

A vision becomes a reality for World Contender Champion Jono Neate, as David Henshall reports.

Back to basics

Getting out of a dinghy with no electronic aids will make you a much better sailor.

Tony Bull warns against getting too "high tech" at the expense of basic sailing skills.

Shorthanded Racing, where do you start?

The modern Open 60, powerful, complex and increasingly expensive.

After completing the mini transat, working aboard an Orma 60 trimaran and for a Figaro skipper, naval architect Simon McGoldrick discusses short-handed racing.

The Second Step....

Mark Rasmussen tells how a Tasmanian club found a link between "Introduction" and "Racing" stages.

Lower back pain and sailors

Back pain is common among sailors but we can minimise the risks, says Andrew Verdon.

Advanced Speed Tips - Mainsail Twist

The mainsail trimmer on Fez has depowered the main to cope with a sudden gust of wind. By including a more mainsail twist, the boat remains upright and sails faster.

Getting a handle on mainsail twist - the first in a series of sail trim tips by Dave Flynn of Quantum Sails.

KZ Racefurl

A look at products chosen by leading race boats, by Roger McMillan.

latest comments

3:46PM "Many years ago, I bought my Tasar 2651 as a basic kit, to assemble over Winter. When it arrived, I found all t..."
Colin Hinwood on Vale Frank Bethwaite D...
12:59PM "Great stuff J & J - I've seen a little of this magnificent scenery, but not nearly enough! Currently hiding on..."
Bob Noble on Jack and Jude - Life afloa...

 

Mysailing on Twitter